Chris, from May Bank, said: “I’d come to the gym as normal and had nearly finished my work-out for the day, but that’s the last thing I remember. Next thing I know, later that same day, I find myself waking up in hospital.

“Obviously I gradually started to understand what had happened and everything that people had done for me. It’s quite incredible. Without Nick starting CPR and the work of the ambulance crews, I would not be here to tell this story, I cannot thank people enough. Without them I would not be here today.”

Matt said: “We often get referred to as heroes, but I don’t believe we are. The real heroes from my point of view are the people that are willing to do what Nick has done, stand out from the crowd and do CPR – ultimately, saving Chris’ life.

“It’s fantastic to see Chris and see how well he is doing. We don’t often get to discover what has happened to patients we have treated so seeing Chris fit and well is great.”

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He said: “If we walk in to a patient and someone is doing CPR, it is a massive help and gives the patient a better chance of survival.

“Every second counts, so the sooner chest compressions are started the chance of survival, even though still small, is much greater. In this situation, CPR was started almost immediately and the outcome was amazing.

“Everyone should learn to do CPR, it is really easy and could help you save someone’s life.”